Question 1

recently experienced numbness & tingling in right arm/fingers during flights. flights are max 4 hrs. took 20+ hrs of fly time in dec trio if relevant.

Accepted Answer

Positional: You may have carpal tunnel problems caused by thickened ligaments in the wrist which press on nerves going into the hand and forearm. Arm position while flying must be a factor. A hand surgeon can evaluate you and recommend treatment options like a brace, physical therapy, steroid injection, surgery.

Question 2

why does my arm keep going numb?

Accepted Answer

Numbness: This is a nerve issue. Could be a problem with the wrist such as carpal tunnel or higher up involving the elbow or even the shoulder or neck regions such as a trapped ulnar nerve or thoracic outlet syndrome.

Question 3

what does numbness in my right arm mean?

Accepted Answer

Nerve Problem: The nerve supplying that part of the arm is not working right. Could be due to pressure on the nerve, or injury or even more problem related to your body (systemic problem). Probably more info might be useful in finding the cause of it.
I would suggest to see your doctor if the problem persists.

Question 4

should i be worried if my whole arm gets numb?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You should have an exam with a hand surgeon or neurologoist.

Question 5

what is the definition or description of: arm numbness?

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Decreased sensation: Less sensitivity to pin or light touch in the arm.  May correspond to anatomical distribution such as ulnar or median nerve, or perhaps cervical anatomical correlates.  May be localized using standard testing.  Causes are multiple.

Question 6

is waking up with a numb arm a symptom of a serious condition?

Accepted Answer

Usually not: Waking up with a numb arm can be the result of laying on the arm for a long period of time, causing prolonged compression of a nerve.  However, the same symptoms can be due to an underlying condition such as carpal tunnel syndrome or cervical radiculopathy. Occasional symptoms are probably nothing to worry about.  However, if you frequently wake with numbness in the hand or arm, see your doctor.

Question 7

what should i do? i have pain in the elbow, numbness in the arm..?

Accepted Answer

See an orthopedist: You may have a neuropathy. You should see an orthopedists or a sports medicine specialist for further investigation as you may need additional testing such as a EMG (electromyogram) to assess why your arm is numb.

Question 8

can a pinch nerve cause numbness in my arm and whole side of body?

Accepted Answer

Yes and no: A pinched nerve in the neck can certainly cause symptoms down the arm, but this should not cause the entire side of your body to become numb. See your doctor to help confirm the diagnosis.

Question 9

diagnosis for left-sided numbness please; mainly the arm; but tingles too?

Accepted Answer

Various: This may be related to a disc herniating in the neck, a problem with the bundle of nerves that travels from your neck to your arm or the specific nerves in the arm. Most commonly the issue is in your neck. See your doctor soon.

Question 10

when i wake up in the morning my whole arm would be numb. is it my nerves?

Accepted Answer

Probably compression: Of a nerve while you were asleep caused your symptoms. Imagine sitting with your legs crossed for a long time and having your foot or leg fall asleep. This happens occasionally in people who are sleeping and lay on one part of their hand or arm.

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Recently experienced numbness & tingling in right arm/fingers during flights. flights are max 4 hrs. took 20+ hrs of fly time in dec trio if relevant.

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Why does my arm keep going numb?

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What does numbness in my right arm mean?

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Should i be worried if my whole arm gets numb?

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What is the definition or description of: arm numbness?

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Is waking up with a numb arm a symptom of a serious condition?

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What should i do? i have pain in the elbow, numbness in the arm..?

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Can a pinch nerve cause numbness in my arm and whole side of body?

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Diagnosis for left-sided numbness please; mainly the arm; but tingles too?

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When i wake up in the morning my whole arm would be numb. is it my nerves?

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